Challenge Beach
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 29
- Conditions
- During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#687
POKÉDEX No. #687
Malamar
Overturning Pokémon
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Weak to
Bug×4
Fairy
Height1.5 m
Weight47.0 kg
AbilitiesContrary
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP86282–376
- Attack92170–311
- Defense88162–302
- Sp. Atk68126–258
- Sp. Def75139–273
- Speed73135–269
Total482
/ 720
BST482
61 percentile (1025)+46 vs Gen 6 avg (436)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 6
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Inkay#686Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #687 |
| Blueberry | #81 |
| Champions | #687 |
| Galar | #291 |
| Isle Of Armor | #109 |
| Kalos Coastal | #11 |
| Lumiose City | #160 |
| Updated Alola | #27 |
| Updated Melemele | #27 |
| Updated Poni | #11 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
169
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30
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Malamar
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
GhostPsychic
Fighting
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Malamar's Dark / Psychic typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic, fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 482, Malamar plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 92, while Special Attack (68) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Dark, Psychic combination gives Malamar 0 resistances, 1 immunity, and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Bug moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 80 puts Malamar in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
47.0 kg
TypeDarkPsychic
Abilities
Inverts stat changes.
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Water 2
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
80
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Malamar?
Malamar is a dual-type Dark, Psychic Pokémon.
What are Malamar's weaknesses?
Malamar takes 4× damage from Bug type moves and takes 2× damage from Fairy type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Malamar evolve?
Malamar is the final form of the Inkay → Malamar evolution line.
What are Malamar's base stats?
Malamar has a base stat total of 482: HP 86, Attack 92, Defense 88, Sp. Atk 68, Sp. Def 75, Speed 73. Its highest stat is Attack (92).
